Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
