Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
