Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
