Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
