Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
