Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
