Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
