Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? 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
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
