Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
