Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
