Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
