Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
