Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
