Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – 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 doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
