Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding 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
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
