Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
