Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
