Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
