Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
