Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
