Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – 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 avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
