Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
