Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
