Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
