Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
