Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
