Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
