Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
