Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
