Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
