Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
