Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 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 plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
