Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
