Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
