Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
