Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
