Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
