Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
