Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
