Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
