Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
