Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
