Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
