Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
