Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
