Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
