Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
