Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
