Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
