Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
