Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
