Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
