Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
