Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
