Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? 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
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
