Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
