Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
