Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
