Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
