Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
