Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
