Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
