Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
