Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
