Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever 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 – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
