Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
