Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
