Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
