Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
