Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
