Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
