Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
