Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
