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This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
