Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
