Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
