Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
