Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
