Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
