Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
