Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
