Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
