Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
