Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
