Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
