Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
