Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
