Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
