Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
