Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
