Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
