Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
