Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
