Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
