Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan 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 supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
