Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
