Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
