Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
