Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
