Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
