Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
