Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
