Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
