Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
