Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
