Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
