Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
