Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
