Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
