Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
