Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
