Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? 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, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
