Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
