Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
