Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
