Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
