Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
