Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
