Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage 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 investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
