Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
