Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
