Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
