Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
