Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
