Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
