Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
