Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
