Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
