Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
