Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
