Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
