Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
