Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
