Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
