Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
