Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
