Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
