Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
