Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
