Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
