Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
