Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
