Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
