Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
