Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
