Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
