Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
