Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
