Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems 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. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel