Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
