Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
