Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
