Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
