Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
