Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
