Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
