Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
