Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
