Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
