Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, 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. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
