Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
