Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
