Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as 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 a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
