Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
