Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
