Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
