Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
