Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
