Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
