Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. 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 aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
