Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? 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 fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
