Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
