Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
