Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
