Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
