Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
