Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
