Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
