Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
