Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
