Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
