Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
