Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. 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 sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
