Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
