Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
