Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
