Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
