Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
