Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
