Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device â representing the ghost â follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five â among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
