Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
