Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
