Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
