Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
