Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
