Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
