Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
