Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
