Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
