Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
