Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
