Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
