Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
