Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
