Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
