Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
