Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
