Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere