Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
