Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
