Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
