Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
