Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
