Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
