Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
