Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
