Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
