Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
