Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
