Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
