Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
