Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
