Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
