Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
