Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
