Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
