Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
