Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
