Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
