Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
