Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
