Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
