Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
