Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
