Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
