Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
