Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
