Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
