Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
