Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
