Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
