Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
