Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
