Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
