Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
