Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
