Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
