Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of 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 that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
