Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
