Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
