Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
