Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
