Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
