Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
