Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
