Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
