Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
