Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
