Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
