Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
