Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
