Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
