Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
