Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
