Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
