Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
