Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
