Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
