Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
