Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
