Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
