Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
