Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
