Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
