Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
