Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
