Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of 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, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
