Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
