Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
