Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
