Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
