Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
