Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
