Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
