Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
