Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
