Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
