Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
