Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
