Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
