Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
