Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
