Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
