Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
