Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
