Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
