Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
