Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
