Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
