Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
