Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
