Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
