Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
