Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
