Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
