Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward 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, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
