Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
