Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
