Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
