Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
