Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
