Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
