Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
