Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
