Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
