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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
