Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
