Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
