Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
