Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
