Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
