Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
