Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
