Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
