Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
