Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
