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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
