Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
