Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
