Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
