Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
