Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
