Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
