Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
