Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
