Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
