Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
