Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
