Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
