Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
