Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
