Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
