Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
