Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
