Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
