Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
