Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
