Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
