Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. 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
