Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
