Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
