Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
