Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
