Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
