Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
