Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
