Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
