Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
