Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
