Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
