Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
