Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
