Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
