Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
