Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
