Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
