Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
