Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
