Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
