Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
