Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
