Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
