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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
