Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
