Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
