Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
