Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
