Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
