Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising 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 as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
