Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
