Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
