Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
