Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
