Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
