Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
