Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
