Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
