Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema