Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
