Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
