Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
