Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
