Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
