Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? 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 cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
