Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
