Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
