Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
