Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
