Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
