Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
