Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
