Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
