Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
