Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
