Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
