Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
