Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
