Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
