Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
