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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
