Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
