Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
