Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
