Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
