Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
