Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
