Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
