Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
