Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
