Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
