Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
