Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
