Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
