Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
