Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
