Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
