Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
