Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
