Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
