Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere