Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
