Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
