Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
