Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
