Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
