Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
