Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears 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, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
