Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
