Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
