Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
