Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
