Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
