Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
