Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
