Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
