Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
