Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into 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 avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
