Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
