Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
