Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
