Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
