Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel