Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
