Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
