Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
