Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
