Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
