Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
