Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
