Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
