Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
