Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
