Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
