Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
