Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
