Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
