Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
