Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
