Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
