Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
