Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
