Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
