Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
