Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
