Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
