Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
