Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
