Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
