Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
