Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
