Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
