Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
