Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
