Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
