Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
