Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
