Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
