Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
