Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere