Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
