Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
