Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
