Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
