Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
