Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
