Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
