Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
