Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
