Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
