Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
