Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
