Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
