Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
