Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
