Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
