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Pick of the Week

This Satirical Thriller

Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus

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The Woman in Cabin 10 Film

This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix

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This Supernatural Story

Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema

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This Self-Referential Film

Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4

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The Black Phone

The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4

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This Dramatic Portrait

In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4

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The Spy Mystery

This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel