Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
