Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
