Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
