Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
