Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
