Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
